Lenovo Idea Tab Pro vs Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition)
40.5Performance85.7
61.3Display36.7
60.1Battery43.3
51.9Portability32
67.2Features56.8
7 spec wins — Lenovo Idea Tab Pro3 spec wins — Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo Idea Tab Pro scores 54.8 against 55.3 for Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Idea Tab Pro
- Stronger display score: 61 vs 37
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 52 vs 32
- Stronger features score: 67 vs 57
- 300% higher Front camera: 8 MP vs 2 MP
- Lower launch price: $350 vs $799
Reasons to pick the Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition)
- Stronger performance score: 86 vs 41
- 138% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 11,118 vs 4,674
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 70% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,442 vs 1,440
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Idea Tab Pro | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.7 ″+6% | 12 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | PixelSense IPS LCD touchscreen |
| Resolution | 2944x1840 | 2196x1464 |
| Pixel density | 273 ppi+24% | 220 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+60% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Idea Tab Pro | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,440Bottom 47% | 2,442+70%Top 27% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,674Bottom 51% | 11,118+138%Top 11% |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB + microSD | 256GB / 512GB (UFS) |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Idea Tab Pro | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,200 mAh | — |
| Charging | 45 W | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Idea Tab Pro | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 620 g+10% | 686 g |
| Thickness | 6.9 mm+12% | 7.8 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Camera
| Spec | Lenovo Idea Tab Pro | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP+30% | 10 MP |
| Front camera | 8 MP+300% | 2 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Idea Tab Pro | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Cellular | Wi-Fi only | Wi-Fi only |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | 2x USB-C (USB 3.2, DisplayPort 1.4a) |
Features
| Spec | Lenovo Idea Tab Pro | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Lenovo Tab Pen Plus (included) | Surface Slim Pen (2nd Edition), sold separately |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad (JBL, Dolby Atmos) | Stereo (2W, Dolby Atmos) |
| Operating system | Android 14 | Windows 11 Home |
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